furikake

noun

fu·​ri·​ka·​ke ˌfu̇r-ə-ˈkä-(ˌ)kā 

plural furikake

: a seasoning mixture consisting typically of sesame seeds, seaweed, sugar, salt, and often dried fish flakes that is used especially as a topping in Japanese cuisine

Examples of furikake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Minnow in Phoenix, an Arcadia neighborhood favorite consisting of spicy salmon, nopales and asparagus topped with fresh salmon, green onion and furikake. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

This robust kit includes deliciously crunchy Kennebec potato chips, furikake snack mix, Bob’s Dilly Peanuts and Jalapeño Peanuts, plus a selection of cookies, chocolates and candies. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026

French fries are Somssi-fied with two seasonings, homemade furikake and powdered kimchi cheese. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

This baked version gets you all the hallmarks of a classic Godzilla roll—creamy, spicy shrimp filling, furikake, nori—without the bamboo mat or the fuss. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

Elote slathered with kewpie mayo, lime, chile, cotija and a sprinkling of furikake. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026

Starters include hamachi with white soy ponzu and jalapeño hirame (flounder) with spicy pomelo and lemongrass as well as steamed clams with sake, chive oil and furikake. — Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026

First up, a comfort-food salad sprinkled with furikake, the Japanese sesame-seaweed mixture traditionally used as a rice seasoning. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

One delicious way to enjoy avocado at snacktime is to eat half an avocado sprinkled with furikake or everything seasoning and a squeeze of lime or lemon. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, from furikakeru "to sprinkle (salt, a condiment) over," from furi "shake" + kake "put on, cover"

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for furikake

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• hockey
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie